Public views sought on Public Space Protection Orders
Lancaster City Council is asking residents and businesses for their views on the renewal of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to tackle anti-social behaviour and irresponsible dog owners.
Have your say on proposed dog control Public Space Protection Orders
Lancaster City Council is asking residents and businesses for their views on the renewal of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to tackle anti-social behaviour and irresponsible dog owners.
In 2021 a new set of PSPOs was introduced to provide police and authorised officers with additional powers to crackdown on behaviour causing ‘annoyance, harassment, alarm or distress’, including alcohol-related anti-social behaviour or disorder.
Areas they cover include Lancaster City Centre, Morecambe, Lower Heysham (covering Heysham village and barrows), Williamson Park and Happy Mount Park.
Before renewing the orders, the city council would like to hear people’s views on whether any adjustments need to be made. The consultation also covers a set of dog control PSPOs to provide the council with powers to deal with issues such as fouling on our streets and parks, and ensuring dogs are kept under control.
Councillor Peter Jackson, cabinet member with responsibility for communities, wellbeing and partnerships, said: “These PSPOs play an important part in ensuring that people who live, work and visit our district can do so in peace and in a place where they feel safe and welcomed.
“Before deciding whether to renew them we welcome the views of local residents and businesses on the current restrictions imposed by the PSPOs and any further suggestions of measures that would further improve public safety.”
The associated documentation and online questionnaire can be found online at https://keepconnected.lancaster.gov.uk/pspo and the closing date for the consultation is Wednesday August 14. If you have any further queries on either the PSPOs or the consultation, email communitysafety@lancaster.gov.uk.
Copies of the Public Space Protection Orders and associated documents can also be viewed and commented upon in the customer service centres at Lancaster and Morecambe town halls.
Last updated: 18 July 2024